by Jeffrey Lichty | Apr 16, 2024 | Efficiency & Refrigerant Regulations
Evaluating next-generation commercial refrigerant alternatives in established and emerging applications Despite years of speculation and uncertainty, the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants has officially arrived in the United States. For food retailers,...
by Andre Patenaude | Feb 13, 2024 | Efficiency & Refrigerant Regulations
With finalized global warming potential (GWP) limits on the horizon and the hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phasedown officially at 40 percent reductions, food retailers are entering a new phase in their refrigerant transitions. Migrating to future equipment strategies for...
by Joe Summers | Jan 2, 2024 | HVACR Industry & Tech Tips
As the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants ramps up over the next several years, technicians can expect to see a wider variety of refrigeration architectures that use lower-global warming potential (GWP) alternatives. As I detailed in a recent article...
by Andre Patenaude | Nov 2, 2021 | Cold Chain
In an era shaped by environmental regulations and corporate sustainability initiatives, natural refrigerants have become viable alternatives in the transition away from hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants with high global warming potential (GWP). From the increased...
by Joe Summers | Nov 1, 2021 | Solutions Spotlight
The Copeland horizontal variable speed scroll compressor (1 to 4 HP) has been recognized as a finalist in the annual AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) Innovation Awards. This competition honors the most inventive heating,...